Bruce Stanley
Bruce Stanley (No Party Affiliation) ran for election for Governor of Florida. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Stanley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2018. Click here to read the survey answers.
He ran on a joint ticket with lieutenant gubernatorial candidate, Ryan McJury.
Biography
Bruce Stanley earned an associate degree in computer animation from Full Sail University in 2004. Stanley's career experience includes working as a self-employed graphic design project manager. He has been a steering committee member for the Miami Climate Alliance.[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Governor of Florida
The following candidates ran in the general election for Governor of Florida on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ron DeSantis (R) | 49.6 | 4,076,186 | |
| Andrew Gillum (D) | 49.2 | 4,043,723 | ||
| Darcy Richardson (Reform Party) | 0.6 | 47,140 | ||
| Kyle Gibson (No Party Affiliation) | 0.3 | 24,310 | ||
| Ryan Foley (No Party Affiliation) | 0.2 | 14,630 | ||
| Bruce Stanley (No Party Affiliation) | 0.2 | 14,505 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 66 | ||
| Total votes: 8,220,560 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Raphael Herman (No Party Affiliation)
- Randy Wiseman (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Florida
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Governor of Florida on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andrew Gillum | 34.4 | 522,164 | |
| Gwen Graham | 31.3 | 474,875 | ||
| Philip Levine | 20.3 | 308,801 | ||
| Jeff Greene | 10.1 | 152,955 | ||
| Christopher King | 2.5 | 37,616 | ||
| John Wetherbee | 0.9 | 14,426 | ||
| Alex Lundmark | 0.6 | 8,655 | ||
| Total votes: 1,519,492 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Governor of Florida
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Florida on August 28, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ron DeSantis | 56.5 | 916,298 | |
| Adam Putnam | 36.5 | 592,518 | ||
| Bob White | 2.0 | 32,710 | ||
| Timothy Devine | 1.3 | 21,380 | ||
| Bob Langford | 1.2 | 19,842 | ||
| Bruce Nathan | 0.9 | 14,556 | ||
| Don Baldauf | 0.8 | 13,173 | ||
| John Joseph Mercadante | 0.7 | 11,647 | ||
| Total votes: 1,622,124 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Angel Rivera (R)
Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Bruce Stanley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stanley's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Chartering a state-owned public bank, legalizing and regulating cannabis and hemp products, and transitioning to 100% renewable energy.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Environmental preservation and the safety of our food and water supply are issues that I'm passionate about and have worked on at the legislative level, ranging from submitting sign-on letters to South Florida Water Management District officials encouraging them to maintain spending levels, meeting with and urging representatives to pass a statewide fracking ban, and helping to organize an annual March Against Monsanto for 6 straight years to raise awareness about the dangers of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs).
Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?
In the political arena I most admire former Florida Governor Reubin Askew, who was uncommonly courageous and was able to achieve many great accomplishments during his 2 terms.
Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?
Web of Debt by Ellen Brown.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Integrity and independence. In the post-Citizens United era of politics we're seeing huge amounts of money flowing into the political process in the form of campaign contributions and special interest lobbying. In response we've seen a number of candidates refusing corporate donations entirely, which I think is a step in the right direction and I've followed suit with my own grassroots funded campaign.
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I have something of an obsessive streak, which has allowed me to sustain work on certain issue campaigns that have lasted for several years.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
To set the agenda of state agencies, and to act as a mediator between the three branches of state government.
What legacy would you like to leave?
I think one of the most important goals to improve quality of life for the greatest number of residents would be the construction of a comprehensive 21st century transportation infrastructure. Florida is sorely lacking in this area compared to other modern cities around the world.
What was your very first job? How long did you have it?
The produce department of a local supermarket, which I held for a couple of years.
What is your favorite book? Why?
William Gibson's Neuromancer, because I have a love for science fiction and futuristic concepts.
What is your favorite thing in your home or apartment? Why?
My computer, which I spend the majority of my time at doing work and research.
What is something that has been a struggle in your life?
My career focus has shifted several times as I've been introduced to new opportunities, so I find myself constantly studying a broad array of topics and consequently I haven't been able to settle down and stay focused on one field.
A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?
First and foremost, to uphold the Constitution and ensure that laws and regulations are being enforced.
Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?
A new governor has the opportunity to establish priorities and break through the legislative gridlock that has a tendency to form over time. In my view, the power to appoint judges and agency heads is the most important responsibility.
Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?
The governor has the responsibility to establish spending priorities for the fiscal year by submitting the first draft of the executive budget to the state legislature.
In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?
The Governor of the State of Florida does have line-item veto power, which I support as a method of reducing waste and ensuring the sound implementation of the executive budget.
What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?
The powers of government in this country have been separated for a reason, and the back-and-forth tension between the branches allows citizens to gain a wider understanding of the issues of the day as well as their own representatives opinion of them.
What do you love most about your state?
It's reputation for allowing its visitors to reinvent themselves.
What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?
Sustainably handling the growth caused by the constant influx of new residents and visitors.
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Ballotpedia biographical submission form
The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:
| “ | What is your political philosophy?
I support chartering a Florida State Bank to fund Green New Deal policies that include jobs training programs and strong investments in public infrastructure.[2] |
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| —Bruce Stanley[1] | ||
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